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function calculateGSA2020Reimbursement() {
// 1. Get inputs
var milesInput = document.getElementById('milesDriven2020').value;
var rateSelect = document.getElementById('vehicleSituation2020').value;
// 2. Parse values
var miles = parseFloat(milesInput);
var rate = parseFloat(rateSelect);
// 3. Get result element
var resultElement = document.getElementById('gsaResultOutput');
// 4. Validate input
if (isNaN(miles) || miles < 0) {
resultElement.innerHTML = '
';
return;
}
// 5. Calculate reimbursement
var totalReimbursement = miles * rate;
// 6. Format output to currency standards (2 decimal places)
var formattedTotal = totalReimbursement.toFixed(2);
// 7. Display result
resultElement.innerHTML = 'Estimated 2020 Reimbursement:
Understanding the 2020 GSA Mileage Rates
The General Services Administration (GSA) establishes mileage reimbursement rates for federal employees who use privately owned vehicles (POV) for official government business. While these rates change annually, accessing historical data for tax filings, audits, or delayed reimbursement claims is crucial. This calculator specifically uses the official rates set for the calendar year **2020**.
Official 2020 POV Reimbursement Rates
For 2020, the GSA set distinct rates depending on the type of vehicle used and the availability of a Government Owned Vehicle (GOV). The standard rate for a privately owned automobile decreased slightly from the previous year.
| Vehicle / Situation |
Rate Per Mile (2020) |
| Privately Owned Automobile (If no GOV available) |
$0.575 |
| Privately Owned Automobile (If GOV is available but employee chooses POV) |
$0.17 |
| Privately Owned Motorcycle |
$0.545 |
| Privately Owned Airplane |
$1.27 |
How the Calculation Works
Calculating your reimbursement for 2020 travel is a straightforward multiplication of the total official miles driven by the applicable rate category.
The formula used is: Total Miles × 2020 Rate = Total Reimbursement
Calculation Example
Suppose a federal employee drove their personal car for 450 miles on official business in 2020 because no government vehicle was available. Using the standard automobile rate for that year ($0.575), the calculation would be:
450 miles × $0.575/mile = $258.75
If that same employee chose to use their own car when a government vehicle was available, the lower rate of $0.17 would apply:
450 miles × $0.17/mile = $76.50
Important Considerations for 2020 Claims
When dealing with historical mileage claims for 2020, ensure your records accurately reflect dates within that calendar year. Maintaining a compliant mileage log that includes the date, destination, business purpose, and total miles for every trip is essential for substantiating reimbursement claims or tax deductions based on these GSA rates.